Superfruits: The Best of the Bunch
Turns out the old adage is to some extent true ... an apple a day can keep the doctor away. But not all fruits are as healthy as others. Here are the top ten most healthy fruits out there:
report abuse- Apples, with the skin on. Apples are full of fiber and flavonoid antioxidants which can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.
- Bananas are a great source of potassium which can lower your risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium is also great for your muscles.
- Apricots are full of vitamins A, C and E, potassium, iron and carotenoids. Plus they are a great cure for constipation and taste much better than prune juice!
- Berries are full of awesome antioxidants which help protect your bod against stroke, heart and cancer.
- Cherries are known to reduce cancer risk, inflammation and bad cholesterol. They are high in iron, magnesium, vitamins C and E, carotenoids and folate.
- Papayas are full of folate, carotenoids, vitamin C and digestive enzymes that help your bod break down proteins.
- Red Grapes. Like the wine made from them, red grapes have a ton of disease-fighting antioxidants. They also contain iron, potassium, fiber!
- Kiwis have loads of vitamin C, A, E, magnesium and potassium. They've also got a lot of fiber and studies have linked them to stronger immune systems!
- Citrus (like oranges and grapefruit) are famous for their vitamin C, but they also are full of folate, fiber and antioxidants. Citrus is known to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and the reduce the risk of cancer.
- Cantaloupes have loads of Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. Studies have shown they can prevent cancer risks and cardiovascular disease and pump up your immune system!
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